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News – Dr Gullotta scores 30 years of service to the Community!
NSW Doctor Article July 2017 – “Dr John -Rock Doc!”

NSW Doctor Article July 2017 – “Dr John -Rock Doc!”

NSW Doctor Profile – John Gullotta – July 2017

Legumes: A Protein Powerhouse

Legumes are a type of plant that produce seeds in pods. They’re a nutritional powerhouse, packed with protein, fibre, and essential vitamins and minerals. Adding more legumes into your diet can provide several health benefits. What are legumes? Legumes come in many varieties, including beans, lentils, peas, and chickpeas. Each type offers its own unique

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Binge Eating Disorder

It’s common to overeat at Christmas. Large meals, indulgent treats, and a social focus on food make it hard to resist. It’s important to differentiate, however, an occasional splurge from a binge eating disorder (BED). Binge eating disorder is characterised by episodes of overeating at least once a week, over a duration of about 2

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Managing Metabolic Syndrome with Lifestyle Changes

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors which together increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when you have three or more of the following risk factors: Excess weight around the middle (a waist circumference of more than 88cm for women and more than 102cm for

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The Health Benefits of Eating More Plants

A plant-based diet is one which consists mostly of plant-based foods including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. This includes both vegetarian and vegan diets, although other types of eating plans, including pescatarian and traditional Mediterranean diets, may also be considered plant-based. When it comes to your health, research suggests there are many reasons

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Iron Deficiency

Iron is an important mineral which is needed for many different functions in the body. Its main role is to help in the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen around the body. A deficiency of iron can result in anaemia, with symptoms including extreme tiredness/fatigue, shortness of breath and feeling lightheaded

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